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Study Economics in the United States

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  2. Associate

    Economics (Associate)

    University of Wisconsin-Washington County 🇺🇸 West Bend, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (Major)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics PhD

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics–Statistics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Fire Service Certification

    Madison Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  11. Associate

    Human Services - Academic (Associate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  12. Graduate

    International Economics Section (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  13. Major

    Mathematical Economics requirements (Major)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology (Credential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Rehabilitative Services - No Concentration - Bachelor of Science

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  17. Certificate

    School Psychological Services (Supervisory Certification Area (Education))

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  18. Master

    School, Mental Health, and Human Services Counseling Concentration (Masters)

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Student Services

    Wilmington University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, New Castle, Burlington, Salem, Cumberland, Rehoboth Beach, Claymont, Middletown, Dover, Dover Air Force Base, Graduate Center, United States

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  20. Master

    TaxationN (Master of Laws (LL.M.))

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Akron 🇺🇸 Akron, Ohio, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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Study Economics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 993 universities and colleges offer 3,521 Economics programmes: 597 Bachelor, 413 Master and 160 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Washington, Chicago and New York. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and Maricopa Community Colleges.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 3,521 Economics programmes at 993 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Washington and Chicago.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, Maricopa Community Colleges, Purdue University and State University of New York (SUNY).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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